Beloved chicken chain abruptly announces all locations are closing — restaurant had heartbreaking note on door

A POPULAR chicken chain has confirmed the closure of all outlets to the shock of fans.

Frisco’s Chicken in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has confirmed that all four locations will close for good on a heartbreaking note.

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The chain has branches in Lancaster, Mount Joy and Lititz, with its first branch opening four years ago.

“Today is a very sad day for our Frisco’s Chick family and we have to close our doors,” read a notice posted on restaurant doors to customers on Friday.

The Peruvian-style restaurant said the closures are the result of “increasing product costs and a sharp decline in sales.”

These factors “made it impossible to continue serving you,” the note explains.

“My heart is broken for my team, for my family and for you, our beloved customers,” wrote Francisco Gomez De La Torre, owner of Frisco’s.

De La Torre confirmed in a Facebook post that the restaurants will remain open until all stock is gone, thanks to the efforts of employees.

“Although we have decided to close, a group of our team has refused to stop working and will sell through our inventory until it runs out at our Lancaster and Mount Joy locations,” Gomez said. he said.

He added that all sales of this remaining inventory will be cash only, and all proceeds will go to employees.

“We can’t thank everyone enough for the love and support throughout our journey,” he said, noting that he has a “heavy heart” regarding the permanent closures.

Fans of the network were stunned by the news, sharing their shock in the comments below the Facebook post.

One was so devastated by the news that he appealed for help from others.

“I can’t believe how this can happen to a place with such good food, such good service and extraordinary values,” they wrote in the comments.

‘DIFFICULT DAYS’

“I think our authorities should promote a way to ensure this extraordinary place doesn’t close, maybe all of us neighbors can do something please.”

“Oh no! I’ve always enjoyed coming here with my mom and brother AMAZING FOOD. I’m so sorry, I wish I could help,” said another.

“Wow! So sad. We loved your food and inspiring story!” a third wrote.

Restaurant Closings in 2024

BOSSes of major restaurant chains have announced a series of restaurant closures. The US Sun has compiled a list of those affected by the network.

• Biscuit Barrel: Stores in Medford, Oregon, Columbia, South Carolina and Sacramento, California, closed.
• Mod Pizza: Bosses dramatically closed 27 stores in April, including some in the state of California.
• Frisch’s Big Boy: Restaurant bosses confirmed the closure of a restaurant in Covington, Kentucky, in April.
• Outback Steakhouse: The chain will close 41 “underperforming” locations this year.
• Two dolars: Four restaurants in Ohio closed in April.
• Pepper: A restaurant in Port Arthur, Texas, has closed permanently, as has another in Irvine, California.
• Friendly: Bosses have confirmed that an establishment in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, will close.
• Pizza Hut: A restaurant in Glen Falls, New York, closed in late March, followed by four in Ohio in June and 15 in Indiana.
• Danny: Two restaurants in Boise and Nampa, Idaho, have closed.
• Carl’s Jr.: The first location in Boise, Idaho, has closed.
• In and out: A location in Oakland closed earlier this year due to crime in the area.
• cheesecake factory: The chain is expected to close a location in Memphis, Tennessee, in July.
• Applebee’s: Announced the closure of between 25 and 35 locations this year.
• Taco John’s: He closed a restaurant in Minnesota and put the building up for sale in May.
• Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Announced the closure of 48 locations in California after filing for bankruptcy.
• Burger King: It closed a California location in June after 30 years.

“I wish there was a way for you to keep at least one open. I wish you success in your future endeavors.”

Informing loyal customers and employees about the closures was “one of the hardest days of my life,” De La Torre admitted.

The owner encouraged customers to regularly check the chain’s website for updates on pending gift cards and other actions the company will take.

Frisco’s is just one of a large number of restaurant chains that have admitted defeat and announced the end of operations at some or all locations.

Just this week, a beloved pizzeria closed its doors after 40 years, Denny’s fans said goodbye to a store after the chain closed a series of stores, and a Chili’s rival closed after 27 years.

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